Jesse Roberts

Jesse Roberts

Jesse Roberts is SVP of Cybersecurity with Compass Cyber Guard. Jesse Roberts is an information technology & cybersecurity professional with over 25 years of experience in the field. He is a former professor of Network Engineering & Cyber Security at the New England Institute of Technology. Jesse holds multiple industry level certifications & has been invited to speak at events across the country. His presentations often include real-time live hacking demonstrations. He has also mentored students at various local schools and colleges through cybersecurity clubs over the years. In his role with Compass Cyber Guard, Jesse leads the organization's IT Security, Digital Forensics, and Incident Response teams. He is responsible for implementing innovative techniques and strategies to drive growth and improvement in these areas.

Posts by Jesse Roberts

The Hidden Risks of User-Installed Apps in Microsoft 365

Compromised Microsoft 365 Apps

The Microsoft 365 platform offers unparalleled flexibility, enabling users to collaborate, share, and automate workflows through an expansive catalog of third-party and custom-developed applications. But that convenience comes with a cost.

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Misconfigured Microsoft 365: A Growing Threat Surface

Misconfigured Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of modern business productivity. From Exchange Online and Teams to SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power Pages, its integrated services allow organizations to collaborate at scale. But with convenience comes complexity—and with complexity, misconfigur …

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Is Your Internal Pen Test Just a Glorified Vulnerability Scan?

Pen Test or Glorified Vulnerability Scan

Organizations today face an increasing number of internal threats—whether from malicious insiders, compromised credentials, or vulnerable systems exposed on the internal network. That’s why internal penetration testing has become a critical part of any mature cybersecurity program. Bu …

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RedNote App Privacy Concerns: TikTok Migration Meaning

Chinese RedNote App

As TikTok faces a looming ban in the United States, a new player has emerged on the social media stage: RedNote. Known as Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) in China, RedNote has skyrocketed in popularity, especially among American users seeking alternatives. However, its meteoric rise com …

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Domain Name Server (DNS) Hijacking Defined

DNS Hijacking

The Domain Name System (DNS) serves as the backbone of internet communication, translating human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. Despite its importance, DNS is often targeted by malicious actors due to vulnerabilities that can compromise its integrity. One of …

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What Is the OSI Model? 7 Layers Explained

OSI Model Explained

Networking can seem like a complex web of processes and protocols, but the OSI model simplifies this by breaking it into well-defined layers. Understanding the OSI model is essential for anyone involved in IT, as it serves as a universal framework for how data is transmitted, processe …

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